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- 1 weeks ago37 min
Episode 163 - Preserving Homegrown Herbs
Fresh herbs from the garden taste nothing like the sad wilted bunch from the supermarket — and if you know how to preserve them, you'll have that flavour all year round. CJ covers drying, freezing, herb butter, herb salt, and infused oils, so nothing from your autumn harvest goes to waste.👉 Weekly tips and seasonal advice at mojohomestead.net
- 2 weeks ago36 min
Episode 162 - May Garden Jobs
Think there's nothing to do in the garden in May? Think again. CJ covers the autumn cleanup jobs that'll save you a heap of work come spring — from harvesting the last of the season, prepping your soil, getting winter crops in, and planning ahead so you're not scrambling when the weather warms up again.👉 Weekly seasonal tips at mojohomestead.net
- 3 weeks ago43 min
Episode 161 - Potatoes, Garlic & Onions
Potatoes, garlic, and onions are three of the easiest, most satisfying crops you can grow — and right now is exactly the right time to plant them. CJ covers everything from soil prep to harvest, so you can stock your pantry for months without spending a fortune at the shops.👉 Jump on our newsletter list and see freebie links at mojohomestead.net
- 4 weeks ago41 min
Episode 160 - Simple Composting
Think composting is too hard, too smelly, or needs a fancy setup? It doesn't. CJ breaks it down to the basics — greens, browns, and just getting started. Whether you've got a backyard or a farm, this episode will have you composting by the end of the week.👉 Find the Ditch the Store book series at Brooder to Plate - USA and Kindle https://amzn.to/44yQr2LBrooder to Plate - Aussie version https://amzn.to/4eTcGnw
- Apr 13, 202637 min
Episode 159 - Cool Season Gardening
Cool Season Gardening: What to Grow This Winter (and How to Actually Keep It Alive)Think winter means shutting the garden down and waiting for spring? Think again.In this episode, CJ breaks down everything you need to know about cool season gardening — what actually changes in your garden over winter, which crops thrive in the cold, and how to set yourself up for success without overcomplicating it.Whether you've got a backyard veggie patch or a full homestead, there's no reason your garden has to go dormant. From garlic and potatoes you can basically ignore, to brassicas worth the extra effort — CJ covers the lot, including the beginner mistakes she's made herself (and would very much like you to avoid).In this episode:Why winter gardening is slower — and why that's completely fineThe best leafy greens, root vegetables, and brassicas for cool weatherHerbs that actually prefer the coldSoil prep and mulching: why it matters more in winter than any other seasonFrost protection without spending a fortuneThe most common beginner mistakes (and how to dodge them)Why garlic is the ultimate set-and-forget cropNo fluff, no Pinterest-perfect gardens. Just practical advice for real people who want to grow food through winter.🌿 Part of the Ditch the Store podcast — practical homesteading for real people on real budgets.
- Apr 6, 202636 min
Episode 158 - Homestead Easter
Easter on the Homestead: Seasonal Cycles, Real Food & Why You Should Pat Yourself on the BackEaster looks a little different when you're living off the land — especially in the Southern Hemisphere, where it lands smack in the middle of autumn, not spring.In this episode, CJ digs into what Easter actually means for homesteaders: the ancient seasonal roots behind the chocolate eggs and rabbits, why the northern and southern hemispheres are at completely opposite ends of the cycle right now, and what you should actually be doing on your property this time of year.She also makes a passionate case for why Australians need to stop being so bloody modest about their wins — and why Easter is the perfect time to sit down, reflect on your season, and give yourself credit for what you grew, raised, and kept alive.In this episode:The real (pre-chocolate) history of EasterWhat autumn on the homestead looks like in Australia right nowPractical Easter ideas using what you've already gotWhy your seasonal reflection notes matter more than you thinkA shoutout to every shift worker, nurse, ambo, and police officer working through the long weekendWhether you're heading into spring or winding down into autumn — this one's for you.🌿 Part of the Ditch the Store podcast — practical homesteading for real people on real budgets.
- Mar 30, 202650 min
E 157 – Chicken Problems and Fixes
New to backyard chickens and something suddenly looks… wrong?In this episode of Ditch the Store, CJ walks through the most common chicken problems new chicken keepers run into — and the simple fixes that usually solve them.This isn’t a deep dive into complex poultry health issues. Instead, it’s a practical overview designed to help beginner homesteaders stay calm when something unexpected happens in the coop.CJ covers common situations like:chickens suddenly stopping laying eggsstrange or misshapen eggsmoulting and feather lossbullying in the flock and pecking order behaviouregg eating habits and how to stop themmites, lice and basic parasite controlwhen a chicken might actually need attention or isolationYou’ll also hear CJ’s practical approach to livestock care, including how to decide when to treat an animal, when to manage it yourself, and when it may be kinder to dispatch.If you’re raising backyard chickens for eggs, this episode will help you feel more confident handling the small problems that every chicken keeper eventually faces.Because most chicken problems aren’t disasters — they’re just part of learning how to keep livestock.Product mentioned - INCA Pestene Powder
- Mar 23, 202640 min
E156 - Egg Overload
What do you do when your chickens suddenly produce more eggs than your family can eat?In this episode of Ditch the Store, CJ dives into the very real homestead problem of egg overload. If you keep backyard chickens, chances are you’ll eventually walk into the coop and realise you’ve got far more eggs than you know what to do with.CJ talks through why egg gluts happen, how long fresh eggs actually last, and the simple ways you can store, preserve, cook, barter or even sell surplus eggs.You’ll learn practical homestead skills like:how to check egg freshness using the float testhow long unwashed eggs can safely lastways to use up lots of eggs in everyday mealsfreezing, dehydrating and water-glassing eggs for long-term storagebartering and selling eggs from your backyard flockhow egg gluts can actually help you become more self-sufficientIf you’re raising chickens for eggs or thinking about starting a backyard flock, this episode will give you the practical tips you need to make the most of every egg your hens produce.Because when the girls are laying their hearts out… wasting eggs simply isn’t an option.The lime mention is food-grade calcium hydroxide.
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About Ditch The Store
🎙️ Ditch the StoreLife’s too short for store-bought eggs.Tired of soaring prices and supermarket nonsense? This podcast is your cheeky, no-nonsense guide to growing food, raising animals, making homemade goods, and living frugally—whether you’re in the suburbs or on a small farm.New episodes weekly + a new Ditch the Store book every two months to help you break free, one step at a time.Let’s grow it, make it, raise it—and ditch the store.
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